An ecumenical project to mark the Reformation anniversary

(LWI) - During each of the forty days of Lent leading up to Easter Sunday, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) will post daily reflections compiled by the Anglican-Lutheran…

Fasting for the climate in Germany

Together with seven other Protestant regional churches and one Catholic diocese, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany (ELCNG) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oldenburg, both member…

North American Anglican and Lutheran leaders offer ecumenical reflections

(LWI) - Lutherans and Anglicans in North America have joined to to offer a series of Lenten reflections. Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton of the…

Worship in a time of physical distancing

(LWI) - As many Christians around the world anticipate an exceptional Holy Week and Easter period without the traditional physical gathering in church for worship due to the coronavirus pandemic,…

Lutherans say decision follows “economic interests” and “has broken a public promise”

(LWI) – The Austrian parliament has abolished Good Friday as a public holiday, a decision which affects members of the Evangelical Churches of the…

LWF Good Friday Message 2020 by Antje Jackelén

He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were going astray like…

LWF Good Friday Message 2021 by Rev. Dr Jeannette Ada Epse Maina

Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. So, if you are looking for me, let these men go! “This was to fulfill the word that he had spoken, “I did not lose a…